2008 Renault Trafic vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Renault Trafic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Trafic would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2008 Renault Trafic. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Trafic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Trafic weights approximately 305 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Trafic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Trafic. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Trafic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Trafic | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Renault | Subaru |
Model | Trafic | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2240 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |